Preparing for this gig was so much more than our normal band practice. Kit organisation, transport, and those extension leads that mysteriously seem to vanish at the last minute. We also had the added pressure of not knowing if our drummer would be with us or if he'd be called to the hospital for the birth of his third child (a new little rascal!)...
The first thing we have to talk about is the rain, as there was so much of it! But the Oxjam bands carried on playing regardless as did the shoppers who braved the downpours to listen and donate to such a great cause. At one point the...
At 6.24pm last night, Exeter City Centre Police were called to the Princesshay shopping area of Exeter by staff at the New Look store, who were concerned about a suspicious package that had been left in their shop. The shop was closed at the time of the call, as were the majority of premises in the area.
As a precautionary measure, a cordon was placed around the store and the direct vicinity and a specially trained police officer searched the scene.
The officer removed a bag containing non-suspicious items from the store and the cordons were removed.
Following City’s 4-0 victory away in Scunthorpe, Exeter manager Paul Tisdale was pleased with the result and the performance of his team as the Grecians went level on points with the division’s leaders Chesterfield.
He also conceded that the result didn’t reflect well on the home side, who had attacked with intent and purpose throughout the fixture.
Resolute defending was a must from Tis’s men, and a manful defensive display ensured the Grecians came away with no additional goals in the ‘conceded’ column in the Sky Bet League 2 table.
Building the world's largest waterslide and making teachers wear uniforms were just two of the things schoolchildren came up with when asked what they would do if they were Lord Mayor of Exeter.
The competition was organised by Exeter City Council as part of Local Democracy Week (14 to 18 October). It prompted over 80 entries from five schools across Exeter - St Michael's, Exwick Heights, St David’s, The Maynard School, and Bowhill.
Nine-year-old Ellie Carey from Bowhill School, was selected as the winner for her suggestions. As her prize, Ellie will become Mini Lord Mayor...
Cyclists have the chance to find out more about bike security at two police events in Exeter. Local officers are holding two bike marking events to encourage cyclists to mark, register and lock their bikes. They take place at:
Exeter Flowerpots Skatepark on Saturday 19 October 2013 between 2pm and 4pm.
Waitrose car park, Gladstone Road, Exeter on Thursday 24 October 2013 between 3pm and 5pm.
Officers will provide advice on how to mark, register and lock bikes to help prevent thefts. Cycle marking kits from www.bikeregister.com will be...
In stark contrast to last autumn, the Killerton National Trust estate near Exeter is celebrating a bumper crop of apples at this weekend’s Killerton cider and apple festival. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October, months of apple picking at Killerton culminates in an annual family festival to mark National Apple Day. The orchard is festooned with bunting, stalls are scattered between the apple trees and the amazing smell of a hog roast will greet visitors at the gates. Helen Trebble, Killerton Community Access Officer said: “This weekend we invite families to grab a sack and join us in the...
Teas and coffees and cakes will all be on offer at an Autumn Bazaar organised by Headway Devon’s centre in Exmouth.
The event will take place from 10.30am-2.30pm on Thursday 31st October at the Open Door Centre on Church Street.
Centre manager, Diana Russell, says, “Events like this are a great way for us to raise funds for the centre and let people know about the vital work that is going on right here in the local community.
“Our cake sales are always popular in Exmouth and we’re very grateful to all the members of the public who come in to see us to escape the...
This week we saw the publication of the three-monthly crime figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). As police and crime commissioner it is inevitable that the media will want me to comment in simple sound bites - is this good news or bad news news - so I thought I would clarify why I have been guarded in some of the interviews I have carried out this week. ONS figures are, and always have been, released three or four months in arrears - in this case to the end of June 2013, whereas, day to day, myself and the chief constable are dealing with up to the minute statistics about...
Devon will be getting its first specialised pollution protection vehicle next week (22 October). The vehicle, known as an Environmental Protection Unit (EPU), is specially equipped to handle a number of environmental emergencies such as fuel and chemical spills. It is the first of four Mercedes Sprinter vehicles to be unveiled by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service and The Environment Agency. The vehicles are part of a national project to supply fire and rescue services with the equipment necessary to protect the UK from large-scale pollution incidents. The Environmental Agency’s...
Now in its 100th anniversary year, and with a promotion to the national league recently under its belt, Isca Hockey Club completes a hat-trick of achievements for 2013 with the announcement of a three-year sponsorship deal with Exeter-based solicitors Gilbert Stephens LLP.
And with the big ‘Derby Day’ event taking place at Exeter University Sports Park on 26 October – at which the Isca Ladies’ 1st XI will play local side Exe in the Women's Investec National League followed by an evening match between the Men's 1st XI against the University 1st XI in the Now: Pensions National...
